GCSE Geography
Geographical skills
61 questions6 subtopicsAQAEdexcelEduqasOCRWJEC
What's covered
OS maps — symbols, scale and grid references13
Statistical skills12
Graphs and data presentation10
Fieldwork enquiry process9
Fieldwork — data collection methods9
OS maps — contour lines and relief8
Sample questions
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1Fieldwork enquiry process
What are the correct stages of a geographical fieldwork enquiry?
- •Hypothesis → data collected → graph drawn → answer found → reflection written
- •Plan the visit → observe the location → record what you see → report findings
- ✓Question → collection → presentation → analysis → conclusion → evaluation
- •Research the topic → visit the site → write up results → submit for marking
2Fieldwork — data collection methods
What is random sampling?
- •chosen to represent each group
- •collected at set intervals
- ✓equal chance for all
- •selected by the researcher's judgement
3Graphs and data presentation
When is a line graph the most appropriate type of graph?
- •When comparing discrete categories
- ✓When showing change over time with continuous data
- •When showing parts of a whole
- •When two datasets share no connection
4OS maps — contour lines and relief
What does a contour line on an OS map represent?
- ✓A line joining points of equal height above sea level
- •A line marking the edge of a national park boundary
- •A line showing the boundary between different land uses
- •A line showing the deepest part of a river channel
5OS maps — symbols, scale and grid references
What does a 4-figure grid reference identify on an OS map?
- ✓a 1 km square
- •a 10 km square
- •a 100 m square
- •a single point location
6Statistical skills
How is the mean of a dataset calculated?
- •Arrange values in order then pick the middle one
- •Find the value that appears most frequently
- •Subtract the lowest value from the highest value
- ✓Sum all values then divide by the number of values
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